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FRCN’s Christopher Onianwa Laid to Rest

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The remains of a late Engr. Christopher Onianwa, a former Executive Director, Enugu Nation Station of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, has been laid to rest at his hometown of Umu-Obi-Anumudu village in Asaba, Delta State. Oghenero Eghweree, who witnessed the event for Radio Nigeria, Continue Reading

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NAWOJ Zonal VP Urges Women to Make Positive Impacts on Society

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Women journalists have been encouraged to strive towards making positive impacts on society at all times Zonal Vice President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Mrs Morenike Tony -Esan gave the advice at the inauguration of the new executives for Ogun State chapter of the association, led by the Controller News, Radio Nigeria […]Continue Reading

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Governor AbdulRazaq Commiserates with NTA over Fire Incident

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A late-night inferno has gutted and destroyed offices and the conference hall of Nigeria Television Authority, NTA, Ilorin, in Kwara State. The incident occurred at exactly 11pm on Wednesday night. A statement by the Head of Media and Publicity of the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle said the timely arrival of men of the service prevented the […]Continue Reading

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Gbajabiamila Expresses Sadness over Isa Funtua’s Death

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila has expressed sadness over the death of the former President of the Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN), Malam Ismaila Isa Funtua. Mr Gbajabiamila said Funtua, who was a lifetime patron of NPAN and the International Press Institute, lived a life full of service to […]Continue Reading

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President Buhari Mourns Close Ally Isa Funtua

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President Muhammadu Buhari received with deep sadness on Monday evening information on the passing of his longtime friend and associate, Malam Isma’ila Isa Funtua, who was Life Patron of International Press Institute and Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN). In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam […]Continue Reading

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President Buhari Wishes Onyeama Quick Recovery

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President Muhammadu Buhari wishes Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, quick recovery as he goes into isolation after testing positive to Covid-19 on Sunday. In a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu said President Buhari described the minister as a strong pillar of his […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Govt. Celebrates General Jemibewon @ 80

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the first Military Governor of Oyo State, General David Medayese Jemibewon (Rtd) on the occasion of his 80th birthday anniversary. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa describes Jemibewon as a trailblazer and an astute administrator whose landmark achievements subsist till date. General Continue Reading

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Bode Oyewole was a hardworking sports administrator – Ojo-Oba

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Living a life that pleases God should be taken as top priority in every individual’s daily dealings. The Venerable, Saint Mark Anglican Church, Olomi Ibadan, Dan Oyewole, said this during the funeral sermon of a former chairman, Shooting Stars Sports Club, 3SC and former staff of Radio Nigeria, Elder Bode Oyewole. Venerable Oyewole who described […]Continue Reading

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Do good always, death can come any time – Islamic Cleric

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Chief Imam, Aliwo Central Mosque, Alhaji Moshood Giwa has described death as inevitable, hence the need for people to always prepare by doing good at all times. He stated this in Ibadan at the 8-Day Fidau organised by Aliwo Progressive Movement for a lawmaker representing Kosofe Constituency 2, Lagos State House of Assembly, Chief Tunde Braimoh.  […]Continue Reading

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Cleric Preaches Godliness as Elder Oyewole Goes Home

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Living an honorable life with godly practices should be the priority of every man in life. Venerable Dan Oyewole of Saint Mark Anglican Church, Olomi, Ibadan, said this at the funeral service of a former chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan, 3SC, Elder Bode Oyewole. Venerable Oyewole who said individuals must always remember […]Continue Reading

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Abiodun Urges People to Pay More Attention to the Less-Privileged

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The wife of the Governor of Ogun State, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun wants the society to pay greater attention to persons living with diseases and other vulnerable groups.  Mrs Bamidele made the call in Abeokuta while celebrating her 54th birthday anniversary among people associated with leprosy at the Hansens Disease Center, as well as children at […]Continue Reading

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Emeritus Prof Akinkugbe epitomized hard work, patience – Most Rev. Akinfenwa, Chief Obasanjo

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The death of Emeritus Professor Oladipo Olujimi Akinkugbe has again robbed Nigeria of one of her finest brains who epitomized hard work, humanness and patriotism. This was the submission of the Bishop of Ibadan Anglican Diocese, the Most Reverend Joseph Akinfenwa at the funeral service of the seasoned professor of Medicine and highly respected administrator, […]Continue Reading

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Update: Commendation Service Held in Honour of Professor Oladipo Akinkugbe in Ibadan

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The array of personalities who graced the commendation service held in honour of Emeritus Professor Oladipo Olujimi Akinkugbe held at the All Saints’ Church, Jericho, Ibadan lends credence to the saying by Lee David Daniels that “Greatness is attainable. Greatness is multiple small achievements built over a period of time.” Not minding the Continue Reading

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FRCN Zonal Director, Veteran Journalists, Mourn Late Bode Oyewole

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Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Alhaji Mohammed Bello, has described a former Chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan, late Elder Bode Oyewole as a mentor and very hardworking man. Alhaji Bello said this while reacting to the death of the football administrator who died on Tuesday in […]Continue Reading

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We are committed to protecting women and the girl-child – NPC Boss

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Acting chairman, National Population Commission, NPC, Dr Eyitayo Oyetunji says the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has initiated programmes and policies aimed at defying practices that negate the rights of women and the girl-child.  Dr Oyetunji made this known in Ibadan at a press conference to commemorate this year’s World Population Day, with the Continue Reading

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Professor Akunkugbe was a Colossus – Most Reverend Lasebikan

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Medical experts, academic giants, captains of industry, high-ranking clergymen and other notable personalities today defied the odds to pay their last respect to a man many described as an enigma, Emeritus Professor Oladipo Akinkugbe. On arriving the church, guests were made to go through all precautionary measures to guard against Covid-19.  In a sermon, the […]Continue Reading

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Respite in Ijesa South as Osun Govt. Eases Lock-down

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Respite finally came to the people of Ijesa South Federal Constituency as Osun State Government lifted the seven day lockdown imposed on thefour local governments in the constituency to curtail the spread ofcorona virus. Our correspondent Isaac Haastrup, who visited some banks and commercial areas in the affected local governments, said the people trouped out […]Continue Reading

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Provide Toilet Facilities or your house will be Sealed- Court Tell Landlords

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Two Landlords at Ashake Area Foko, Ibadan have been arraigned for their failure to provide sanitary conveniences.  The Landlords, Mrs Ibrahim Akanji, a Septugenarian Mr. Fatai Oduola were accused of failure to provide toilet facility in their houses, and failure to have waste bins leading to dirty environment. The prosecutor, Mr. Olugbenga Ajayi told the court Continue Reading

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Ogun Governor’s Wife Enlists Support for Rape Victims

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Wife of the Ogun State, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun has identified the establishment of referral centres for victims of rape and gender violence as an effective way to improve the society’s response and care for the victims.  Mrs. Abiodun made the submission while presiding over the inaugural virtual meeting of the Association of Spouses of Ogun […]Continue Reading

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Life Without Purpose is a Waste – Reverend Niyilola

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Christians have been reminded to live a purposeful life without which life would be meaningless. President of Nigerian Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Reverend Eniola Niyilola stated this at the burial ceremony of a renowned Emeritus Professor of geography, Adetoye Faniran. Reverend Niyilola said that once the purpose of life after discovery has been achieved, Continue Reading

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Commissioner resolves Ekiti NUJ Crises

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The Commissioner for Information in Ekiti state, Mr Muyiwa Olumilua has finally resolved the crisis rocking the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ. At a peace meeting held in his office in Ado Ekiti, Mr Olumilua pleaded with aggrieved members from the Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State, BSES and the state Ministry […]Continue Reading

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Emeritus Prof Faniran: Lying-in-State Holding at University of Ibadan

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Burial arrangement for a professor of Geography, Emeritus Professor Adetoye Faniran has commenced with lying-in-state at the University of Ibadan. Our correspondent reports that friends, members of the family and colleagues have continued to pay their last respect. In a tribute, Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Professor Abel Olayinka described the late academia Continue Reading

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Forum of FG Establishments in Ondo Elects New Exco

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Forum of Heads of Federal Government Establishments and Institutions, Ondo State chapter has elected new executive to oversee its affairs for the next two years. The new executive has Mr Olusola Folayan from Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment as chairman. Radio Nigeria Correspondent John Ebiofini now reportsContinue Reading

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Dubawa Fellowship 2020 Begins Fact-Checking Training

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The Dubawa Fellowship, Supported by Heinrich Boll Stiftung Foundation Abuja office and the National Endowment for Democracy has commenced a four-day intensive virtual training for Dubawa’s fact-checking fellows 2020. This is contained in a statement by the officer in charge of the project, Temilade Onilede. The statement notes that the essence of the fellowship is […]Continue Reading

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Comply with Stay at Home Order – Osun Govt. Advices Residents

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As the seven day lockdown of four of the six Local government areasin Ijesa land by Osun state government begins, residents have beenadvised to comply with the stay at home order against communitytransmission of the Coronavirus pandemic. The State Commissioner for Health, Doctor Rafiu Isamotu gave thethe advice in Ilesa, when he led the state Joint Task […]Continue Reading